CVE-2010-0987
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 11.36%
Last modified
CVE-2010-0987 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted embedded fonts in a Shockwave file.. EPSS estimates a 11.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted embedded fonts in a Shockwave file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | < 11.5.7.609 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38751Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2010-50/Not Applicable
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-12.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511265/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40093Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1128Permissions Required
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38751Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2010-50/Not Applicable
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-12.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511265/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40093Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1128Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-0987?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted embedded fonts in a Shockwave file.
How severe is CVE-2010-0987?
CVE-2010-0987 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0987?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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